Iran War News LIVE: US Warship USS Abraham Lincoln Hit By Iran Strike? Claim And Counter-Claim Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy has claimed that its ballistic missiles struck the U.S. aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln, rendering it non-operational and forcing it to retreat from Gulf waters. The IRGC stated the attack occurred approximately 340 kilometers from Iran’s maritime borders in the Sea of Oman, as part of a precision operation involving advanced missiles and drones. However, the U.S. military has dismissed the claim, asserting that the Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group remains active and continues to support Operation Epic Fury, a joint campaign with Israeli forces launched on February 28. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) released a statement and a photo of the Abraham Lincoln, emphasizing that the carrier remains operational and is conducting missions in the region. The statement came shortly after Iranian reports surfaced, with CENTCOM denying any damage to the ship. The U.S. military has previously refuted similar allegations, noting that missiles launched by Iran did not come close to the carrier. The incident reportedly involved a confrontation between a U.S. naval vessel and an Iranian ship. According to a CBS News report, a U.S. Navy vessel attempted to fire on the Iranian ship using its 5-inch, 54-calibre Mark 45 gun. However, it remains unclear whether the shots were intended as warnings or actual attacks. The report also noted that U.S. strikes missed the Iranian vessel multiple times, though the status of the Iranian ship is still unknown. The U.S. has deployed two aircraft carriers, the USS Gerald R. Ford and the USS Abraham Lincoln, to the Middle East as part of the broader military campaign against Iran.#us #iran #uss_abraham_lincoln #centcom #iranian_revolution_guard_cors
U.S. Military Destroys Revolutionary Guard Headquarters in Iran The U.S. military announced on Sunday, March 1, 2026, that it had destroyed the headquarters of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) during the second day of a conflict aimed at toppling the Iranian government. A statement from U.S. Central Command, or CENTCOM, emphasized that the IRGC "no longer has a headquarters," underscoring the significance of the strike. CENTCOM highlighted the historical context of the conflict, noting that the IRGC had killed over 1,000 Americans since 1979. The statement referred to the recent strike as a decisive blow, describing it as "cutting off the head of the snake" in a metaphorical sense. The attack marked a pivotal moment in the escalating tensions between the United States and Iran. In addition to targeting the IRGC headquarters, the U.S. military reported conducting strikes against more than 1,000 Iranian targets since the campaign began on February 27, 2026. The strikes were part of a broader military operation designed to disrupt Iran's military capabilities and challenge its leadership. The Central Command released a fact sheet detailing the types of targets struck, though the specific categories were not fully disclosed in the provided text. The information suggested a comprehensive approach targeting key infrastructure, military installations, and strategic assets across Iran. The conflict has intensified in recent weeks, with both sides escalating their military actions. The U.S. strikes have drawn international attention, raising concerns about the potential for further escalation and the broader implications for regional stability. As the situation unfolds, the focus remains on the immediate impact of these operations and their long-term consequences for U.S.-Iran relations.#iran #islamic_revolutionary_guard_corps #us_military #centcom #iranian_targets
Trump Claims U.S. Destroyed Nine Iranian Warships and Naval Headquarters President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that U.S. forces had destroyed nine Iranian naval vessels and were continuing to target the remainder of Iran’s navy. In a post on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump claimed the strikes targeted key components of Iran’s military infrastructure, including its naval headquarters. “I have just been informed that we have destroyed and sunk 9 Iranian Naval Ships, some of them relatively large and important. We are going after the rest. They will soon be floating at the bottom of the sea, also! In a different attack, we largely destroyed their Naval Headquarters. Other than that, their Navy is doing very well!” he wrote. A U.S. defense official confirmed Trump’s claims, though details about the operation remained limited. The strikes are believed to be part of a broader effort to disrupt Iran’s ability to control the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway through which approximately 20% of the world’s oil supply passes. Iranian naval ships had previously broadcast warnings to commercial vessels about the strait being closed, raising concerns about potential disruptions to global energy trade. Over the past 24 hours, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed responsibility for attacks on commercial ships and tankers in the region. Open-source ship tracking data indicated that commercial shipping around the strait had been significantly disrupted, with many vessels anchored at sea. However, a U.S. defense official noted that some ships were still navigating the waterway. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) released a statement on Sunday confirming that during Operation Epic Fury, its forces had sunk an Iranian “Jamaran-class” corvette at a Chabahar pier in southern Iran.#iran #donald_trump #strait_of_hormuz #iranian_revolutionary_guard_corps #centcom
